絵巻（えまき）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: picture scroll
Example sentences
- 美しい絵巻を美術館で見る。 — She views a beautiful picture scroll at the museum.
- 絵巻に物語が描かれる。 — The story is depicted in the picture scroll.
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